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Exploring the Role and Function of the Kidneys
Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
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Exploring the Role and Function of the Kidneys
The Kidney Anatomy
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Blood Supply to your Kidneys
Role of your Kidneys
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Regulating electrolytes
Regulating water balance
Removing waste from blood
Blood Pressure Control
Hormone Production
Acid-Base balance
Chronic Kidney Disease
Classification
Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Signs and Symptoms
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
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Diabetes
Hypertension
Glomerulonephritis
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Acute kidney injury
Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the best measure of kidney function. An individual's GFR is used to determine the patient's stage of kidney disease.
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